Naval battle looms as Russia and Japan clash in Korea Strait
A Tokio dispatch reports three Russian cruisers, escaped from Vladivostok, engaging Japanese ships off Tsuchima Island in the Korean straits. No details yet, but cannonading was heard near Nagato and Usi Island. A Japanese merchant ship was fired upon by a Russian warship.
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London
Tokio
Tsuchima Island
Korean Straits
Vadivostok
Vladivostok
Oki Island
Kioto
Japan
Sea of Japan
Nagato
Straits of Korea
Usi Island
Naval Engagement Reports Amid Far East Patrols
TOKIO reports indicate Japanese protected cruiser Niuka may have engaged the Vladivostok squadron off Tsui Island with unconfirmed details. Transports Urgo and Fuyo, bound home, were pursued near Oki Island with 16 shots fired. all escaped to Katsumoto. Nearby, three transports outward from Shimonoseki faced 18 shots. one escaped and others' fate unknown. A Russian squadron was sighted near Tokushima and Yakuguchi with firing sounds heard on Iki Island.
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Tokio
Niuka
Vladivostok
Tsu Island
Korea
Japan
Urgo
Fuyo
Oki Island
Katsumoto
Shimonoseki
Strait of Korea
Sasebo
Nagasaki
Tokushima
Yamaguchi
Iki Island
The General Slocum Disaster in East River
At least five hundred people mostly children perished when the excursion steamer General Slocum burned in the East River near Hell Gate during a Sun day school outing. The ship carried over 2000 passengers. many died or were lost in whirlpools as the vessel beached at North Brothers Island. Captain Vanschaak and pilots Edward Weaver and Edward Wagwart were arrested amid chaotic rescue efforts and morgue needs surged while officials estimated 300 to 500 dead.
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New York
General Slocum
Hell Gate
East River
Slocum
St. Mark’s German Lutheran Church
Long Island Sound
North Brothers Island
Zephir Mills
Rikers Island
Board of Heath
United States Steamboat Inspection Bureau
W. H. Vanschaik
New York Harbor
Port Morris
Bronx
Harlem
New York Central Railroad
North Brothers
Herose
William Vanschaack
Weston
Massasoit
Charities Department
Edward Weaver
Edward Wagwart
Harlem Hospital
Randalls Island
Cannonading Reported Near Tokio Amid Russian Raid
Tokyo reports cannonading from Chikushin province Oki Island and Tsushima. Russian Vladivostok squadron operations unclear. Possible capture of three transports leaving Shimonoseki. Japanese warships rushing to scene Sasebo being closed. Potential naval engagement feared. southern cities believed out of reach.
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Tokio
Chikuseen Province
Oki Island
Tsushima
Vladivostok
Shimonoseki
Sasebo
Excitement in St Petersburg as naval battle looms
On June 15 at St Petersburg the war ministries buzz with feverish anxiety as a major naval clash nears. Reports from the Liao Tung peninsula indicate fighting south of Watangon and along the Puzwo Port Adassy line. Intelligence holds that the Japanese attack on General Goingross' division signals a possible Nodza army advance of about 50 000 men. General Baron Stakelberg directs First Siberian Corps at the front, though much of his force may be out of range for immediate support.
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ST. Petersburg
Navy
Watangon
Liao Tung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Puzwo
Port Adassy
Goingross
Nodza
Baron Stakelberg
Weather Forecast for Southern California
A cloudy night across Southern California with a light westerly wind. Thursday promises continued cloud cover with mild temperatures and light breezes. Forecast regions expect patchy breaks later in the day and no significant precipitation.
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California
Japanese Expected A Land Battle Near Korea Front
General Kuros speech reports mounting pressure as Japanese and opposing forces draw nearer near Korea. A second Russian force reportedly moved from Tashichao toward Port Arthur, suggesting relief efforts in the ongoing Russo-Japanese theater.
War Office Details Attack Report From General Brackelburg
The War Office received a dispatch from General Brackelburg detailing an attack at Ventago with situational notes and subsequent actions. The report notes situational conditions and outlines immediate military responses and movements following the assault.
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Peiersburg
War Office
Brackelburg
Ventago
Russian defense repels assault. commander wounded but stays
The Russians repelled the attack led by General Gernoss. The Russian commander was seriously wounded by shrapnel yet remained in command. Two other officers, including a colonel, were killed in the fighting.
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Gernoss
No Engagement News From St Petersburg
St Petersburg reports no news of an engagement between Russian Vladivostok and Japanese squadrons in the strait of Korea. Vice Admiral Skrydloff has left Vladivostok with the armored cruisers Gromobol, Rossin and Rurik and some torpedo craft.
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ST. Petersburg
Vladiivostok
Strait of Korea
Skrydloff
Vladivostok
Gromobol
Rossin
Rurik
Munzer to Begin Annual McCloud River Outing in July
F. G. Munzer will depart around the first of July for his yearly fishing and leisure trip on the McCloud river, planning to enjoy several weeks away from his duties and home. He expects to return later in July with stories of the outing.
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F. G. Munzer
McCloud River
Travel and Kodak Gear For Your Summer Trip
Are you planning a Worlds Fair visit or a summer vacation? Outfit ideas include a Kodak camera and developing machine. Kodaks priced from 1.00 to 35.00 and developing machines from 2.00 to 10.00. Prompt developing and printing services offered.
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Kodak
The Leading Prescription Drug Gist
A brief note promotes a leading prescription drug gist with contact listed as phone main 64 and offers free delivery in Bakersfield and Kern County.
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Bakersfield and
Kern
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